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The 9 Best Furniture Upholstery Shops in Los Angeles County

Reupholstery, slipcovers, cushions and custom pieces, from Pico-Union to Paramount, Glendale to Santa Clarita. Every fact sourced.

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The short answer

As of October 28, 2026, the best furniture upholstery shop in Los Angeles County is Joseph's Upholstery & Slipcovers (1830 W Pico Blvd, Pico-Union), for its range (sofas, headboards, slipcovers, cushions), pickup and delivery, seven-day hours and 4.9★ from 285 Google reviews. In the Gateway Cities, Carlson's Upholstery in Paramount, run by the same family since 1939 per reviewers; near Glendale, Sofa Interiors; in Santa Clarita, Upholstery Art; for custom furniture in the Valley, Larry's Custom Furniture & Upholstery in Van Nuys; and on the Westside, Ye Olde Upholstery Shoppe in Santa Monica.

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Jump to the right upholsterer

Best overallJoseph's Upholstery & SlipcoversPico-Union · 94/100Fair pricesCarlson's UpholsteryParamount · 83/100SofasSofa InteriorsGlendale · 80/100Santa ClaritaUpholstery ArtNewhall · 80/100Custom furnitureLarry's Custom Furniture & UpholsteryVan Nuys · 80/100WestsideYe Olde Upholstery ShoppeSanta Monica · 75/100

At a glance

The full ranking

#ShopAreaBest forScore
1Joseph's Upholstery & SlipcoversCentral LA & ChinatownSofas, headboards, slipcovers and cushions, open 7 days94
2Carlson's UpholsteryGateway Cities & SoutheastFamily shop since 1939: repairs, foam and cushions at fair prices83
3Upholstery ArtSanta Clarita & Antelope ValleySanta Clarita sofas, recliners, vinyl and game-table rails80
4Larry's Custom Furniture & UpholsterySan Fernando ValleyCustom furniture, banquettes and refinishing in the Valley80
5Sofa InteriorsNortheast LA & EastsideSofa reupholstery and custom sofas with a hands-on owner80
6Ye Olde Upholstery ShoppeWestsideWestside chairs and heirloom pieces, family-run75
7Martinez UpholsterySan Fernando ValleyVintage chairs and dining-chair repairs in the north Valley75
8Parker UpholsterySouth BaySouth Bay dining chairs and sectionals, with pickup72
9Lanzetti Custom UpholsterySan Gabriel ValleyHigh-end restoration in Pasadena, if budget allows66

Score = work range 30% + price/value 15% + reviews 25% + craftsmanship 15% + access 15%, each rated 1–5 and scaled to 100. Ties go to more reviews. Full methodology.

#1

Joseph's Upholstery & Slipcovers

📍 Pico-Union (W Pico Blvd)

Best for: Sofas, headboards, slipcovers and cushions, open 7 days

By far the largest strong review base for upholstery in LA. It does everything from patio cushions to full headboard sets, with pickup, delivery and reassembly.

Address
1830 W Pico Blvd, Ste E, Los Angeles, CA 90006
Area
Central LA & Chinatown
Work
Furniture reupholstery, slipcovers, headboards, cushions
Hours
Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM; Sat–Sun 9 AM–12 PMSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-323-842-0550
Website
josephallupholstery.com
Ratings
4.9★ from 272 reviews (Exa Places); 4.9★ from 285 Google reviews (Best in Hood)Exa Places listing; Google via Best in Hood (Aug 2026)

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Work range5
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews5
  • Craftsmanship5
  • Access5
Worth knowing & sources
  • Best in Hood describes pricing as on the higher side; a reviewer calls it reasonable. Get a written quote.

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#2

Carlson's Upholstery

📍 Paramount (Downey Ave)

Best for: Family shop since 1939: repairs, foam and cushions at fair prices

Run by the same family since 1939, per reviewers. Customers praise dog-damage repairs, custom foam and reasonable prices.

Address
15122 Downey Ave, Paramount, CA 90723
Area
Gateway Cities & Southeast
Work
Furniture upholstery, foam cutting, cushions
Hours
Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM; Sat 9 AM–12 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-562-867-4782
Website
www.carlsonsupholstery.com
Ratings
4.8★ from 36 reviews (Exa Places); 123 Yelp reviewsExa Places listing; Yelp review count, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Work range4
  • Price/value4
  • Reviews4
  • Craftsmanship5
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • Some older sources place it in Long Beach; its current address is Paramount.

Sources

#3

Upholstery Art

📍 Newhall, Santa Clarita

Best for: Santa Clarita sofas, recliners, vinyl and game-table rails

A one-person shop. Reviewers say the owner (Mathew) does all the work himself, from bench seats to poker-table rails.

Address
21214 Oakleaf Canyon Dr, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
Area
Santa Clarita & Antelope Valley
Work
Sofas, chairs, beds, recliners, vinyl
Hours
Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM; Sat 10 AM–3 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-818-943-1206
Website
Not verified
Ratings
4.9★ from 109 reviews (Exa Places); 33 Yelp reviewsExa Places listing; Yelp review count, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Work range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews4
  • Craftsmanship5
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • One-person shop, so lead times may be longer.
  • Website not verified.

Sources

#4

Larry's Custom Furniture & Upholstery

📍 Van Nuys (Sepulveda Blvd)

Best for: Custom furniture, banquettes and refinishing in the Valley

Builds custom pieces as well as reupholstering, with banquette and refinishing work. Ratings are solid on two platforms.

Address
7837 Sepulveda Blvd, Ste 1, Van Nuys, CA 91405
Area
San Fernando Valley
Work
Custom furniture, reupholstery, refinishing, banquettes
Hours
Not verifiedSource: no reliable source found, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-818-989-7480
Website
www.larryscustomfurnitureandupholstery.com
Ratings
4.5★ from 95 reviews (Yahoo Local/Yelp); 4.8★ from 46 HomeAdvisor reviewsYahoo Local; HomeAdvisor, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Work range5
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews4
  • Craftsmanship4
  • Access3
Worth knowing & sources
  • Hours not verified. Call ahead.

Sources

#5

Sofa Interiors

📍 Glendale (San Fernando Rd, by Atwater Village)

Best for: Sofa reupholstery and custom sofas with a hands-on owner

A perfect 5.0★ across 60 reviews. Reviewers name the owner (Scott) for walking them through fabric and build choices on sentimental pieces.

Address
5406 San Fernando Rd, Glendale, CA 91203
Area
Northeast LA & Eastside
Work
Reupholstery and custom sofas
Hours
Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM; Sat 10 AM–5 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-818-502-1211
Website
sofainteriors.net
Ratings
5.0★ from 60 reviewsExa Places listing, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Work range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews4
  • Craftsmanship5
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • Also sells new custom furniture.
  • A related Sofa Interiors location operates in Santa Clarita (see below).

Sources

#6

Ye Olde Upholstery Shoppe

📍 Santa Monica (Lincoln Blvd)

Best for: Westside chairs and heirloom pieces, family-run

A family-run Santa Monica shop. Reviewers name the parents and daughter for responsive help on heirloom chairs and dining sets.

Address
1836 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Area
Westside
Work
Reupholstery, custom furniture, slipcovers, cushions
Hours
Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM; Sat 10 AM–3 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-310-395-2528
Website
www.yeoldeupholsteryshoppe.info
Ratings
4.9★ from 24 reviews (Exa Places); 54 Yelp reviewsExa Places listing; Yelp review count, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Work range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews3
  • Craftsmanship5
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • ZIP code not verified.

Sources

#7

Martinez Upholstery

📍 Pacoima (Van Nuys Blvd)

Best for: Vintage chairs and dining-chair repairs in the north Valley

Reviewers credit the owner (Alfonso) for bringing vintage chairs back to life and going beyond simple strap repairs.

Address
13207 Van Nuys Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331
Area
San Fernando Valley
Work
Furniture repair & reupholstery
Hours
Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM; Sat 8 AM–2 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-818-979-1542
Website
Not verified
Ratings
4.8★ from 37 Yelp reviews; 4.4★ from 29 reviews (Exa Places)Yelp; Exa Places listing, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Work range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews3
  • Craftsmanship5
  • Access4
Worth knowing & sources
  • Website not verified.

Sources

#8

Parker Upholstery

📍 Torrance (Hawthorne Blvd)

Best for: South Bay dining chairs and sectionals, with pickup

Strong reviews for chair and sectional work. Reviewers mention local pickup and delivery and repairs other shops would not take on.

Address
24242 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
Area
South Bay
Work
Chairs, sectionals, cushions, repairs
Hours
Mon–Sat 10 AM–3 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-310-375-2523
Website
parkercustomupholstery.com
Ratings
4.9★ from 23 reviewsExa Places listing, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Work range4
  • Price/value3
  • Reviews3
  • Craftsmanship5
  • Access3
Worth knowing & sources
  • Short shop hours (10–3).

Sources

#9

Lanzetti Custom Upholstery

📍 East Pasadena (Colorado Blvd)

Best for: High-end restoration in Pasadena, if budget allows

Long-standing quality work, per repeat customers, but expensive. One reviewer was quoted $4,000 to redo a sofa.

Address
2982 E Colorado Blvd, Ste 113, Pasadena, CA 91107
Area
San Gabriel Valley
Work
Custom upholstery & restoration
Hours
Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM; Sat 10 AM–1 PM; Sun closedSource: Exa Places listing, checked October 28, 2026
Phone
+1-626-798-7472
Website
www.lanzettiupholstery.net
Ratings
4.4★ from 24 reviews (Exa Places); 4.5★ from 74 reviews (Yahoo Local)Exa Places listing; Yahoo Local, Oct 2026

Score breakdown (1–5)

  • Work range4
  • Price/value2
  • Reviews3
  • Craftsmanship4
  • Access3
Worth knowing & sources
  • Price is the main complaint. Get a written quote.

Sources

Also worth knowing

Found, but not scored yet

We found these but could not verify enough (hours, ratings, review volume) to score them fairly. We'll add them as we verify.

  • Sofa Interiors (Santa Clarita) — Santa Clarita. 23300 Cinema Dr, Ste 104, Santa Clarita 91355. 4.9★ from 19 reviews (Exa Places). Related to the Glendale shop. Source
  • Custom Upholstery 777 — Van Nuys (Valley). Van Nuys · 818-602-3101. 5.0★ from 9 reviews (Exa Places). Small review base. Source
  • J C Fine Upholstery — Long Beach. Long Beach. Small review base on BestProsInTown; not yet verified elsewhere. Source
  • Chendo's Upholstery — Long Beach. 431 W Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach 90806. 59 reviews on Birdeye. Recent reviews focus on vehicle and boat work. Source
  • Quality Custom Upholstery — Lawndale (South Bay). Lawndale · 310-675-5017. The shop's own site says 5/5 from 31 Yelp reviews. Not independently verified. Source

Left out

  • Auto-only upholstery shops: Left out: this list covers furniture, so car and boat specialists are excluded. Best in Hood — auto upholstery
  • Coverage gaps: no upholstery shops verified well enough to rank yet in Downtown & Fashion District, Long Beach & Harbor. Areas with no verified pick are left empty rather than padded.

FAQ

Furniture upholstery in LA: common questions

What is the best upholstery shop in Los Angeles?

Joseph's Upholstery & Slipcovers in Pico-Union scored highest (94/100): 4.9★ from 285 Google reviews (via Best in Hood), pickup and delivery, and seven-day hours. Best in Hood notes its pricing is on the higher side.

How much does it cost to reupholster a sofa in LA?

Few LA shops publish prices. One Lanzetti Custom Upholstery reviewer reports a $4,000 quote for a sofa (Exa Places), and Joseph's pricing is described as on the higher side (Best in Hood). Fabric choice drives cost; get written quotes from two or three shops.

Which upholstery shops pick up and deliver?

Per reviews and listings: Joseph's Upholstery (Pico-Union) and Parker Upholstery (Torrance) both offer pickup and delivery. Ask the others when you request a quote.

Is there a good upholstery shop in the South Bay or Long Beach?

In the South Bay, Parker Upholstery in Torrance (4.9★, small review base). For Long Beach, Carlson's Upholstery in neighboring Paramount is the best-reviewed option we verified; we did not find a Long Beach furniture upholsterer with enough verified data to rank.

Can an upholstery shop repair pet damage or replace cushion foam?

Yes. Reviewers credit Carlson's Upholstery in Paramount with repairing dog damage and cutting custom foam, and Joseph's Upholstery & Slipcovers does cushions, including patio cushions.

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